prestige

noun

pres·tige pre-ˈstēzh

-ˈstēj

often attributive

Synonyms of prestige next

: standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion

: commanding position in people's minds

prestigeful

pre-ˈstēzh-fəl

-ˈstēj-

adjective

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influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit mean power exerted over the minds or behavior of others.

influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.

used her influence to get the bill passed

authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.

his opinions lacked authority

prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.

the prestige of the newspaper

weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.

their wishes obviously carried much weight

credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.

his credit with the press

Examples of prestige in a Sentence

Her career as a diplomat has brought her enormous prestige. The job has low pay and low prestige. The family has wealth and social prestige.

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Every December, a hero comes to save us all from prestige awards-season movies. —

Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 The prestige of inclusion in the 12-team field is hardly the only perk. —

Jack Magruder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Deadpool and Wolverine was one of the highest-grossing films of the year, though the comic book cinematic universe blockbuster doesn’t carry the same artistic prestige as a tearjerking tragedy about relationships and terminal illness. —

Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 From there Hodge went on to make historical thrillers Underground and TURN, entered blockbuster territory with The Invisible Man and Black Adam and tackled prestige drama in One Night in Miami… and Hidden Figures. —

Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prestige

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, conjuror's trick, illusion, from Latin praestigiae, plural, conjuror's tricks, from praestringere to graze, blunt, constrict, from prae- + stringere to bind tight — more at strain

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Prestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prestige. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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prestige

noun

pres·tige pre-ˈstēzh

-ˈstēj

: importance in the eyes of other people

prestigious

-ˈstij-əs

adjective

prestigiously adverb

prestigiousness noun

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